Colour Tone Masterbatch develop and produce technically advanced,

high quality, custom colour and performance masterbatches.

Using our knowledge and experience and the latest colour
matching, blending and compounding equipment, we manufacture:
Polymer specic masterbatch can be pre-dried with the host polymer and may
be added at high loadings without compatibility problems. Colour Tone have
successfully produced polymer specifc and engineering polymer masterbatches
in many materials including ABS, PA, PC, PE, PET/PBT, PMMA, POM (acetal), PS,
PVC and TPR. Two notable developments include Vynacol, a polymer-specifc
colour masterbatch for rigid PVC that makes it as easy to colour PVC as any
other plastic material, and a highly flled PET masterbatch for the cost effective
colouring of white thin wall polyester packaging products.
Multifunctional masterbatches contain colour and carrier as usual
but, more importantly, also incorporate additives that enhance the
process or the end product in a variety of ways. Most are polymer
specifc and their purpose is to optimise manufacturing processes
and/or to adjust the physical and chemical properties of the polymer
to suit the requirements of a particular end use.
Additive masterbatches deliver specifc product or processing
enhancements. The most popular applications are UV protection,
fame retardant, antistatic, slip, antioxidant, antimicrobial and
process aids such as blowing agents or mould release. We can
produce an additive masterbatch to suit your application. Just
tell us what benefts you are looking for and we will formulate a
masterbatch to meet your needs.
Special effect masterbatches include pigments or fllers to achieve different
visual effects such as marble, metallic, phosphorescence, glitter, fuorescence,
wood or granite. Colours that change under the infuence of temperature or
ultra-violet light can also be produced.
Heat reective masterbatches feature infrared heat refective colouring
technology. Proven in PVCu compounds these masterbatches are now
available in other materials. They are particularly suitable for outdoor
applications where they reduce product temperatures by as much as 40%
compared to plastics coloured with conventional pigments.
Universal masterbatches are cost effective when used correctly. We can
manufacture these widely used products in virtually any colour. While they are
suitable for use in many polymers compatibility issues can arise when they are
used in certain materials and engineering polymers that require pre-drying.
Polymer specifc / Engineering
polymer masterbatches
Universal masterbatches
Special effect masterbatches
Multifunctional masterbatches
Heat refective masterbatches
Flame retardant masterbatches
Additive masterbatches
Innovative colour
and additive
masterbatches
Colour PVC without constraints
Vynacol has revolutionised the colouring of PVC. It makes
PVCu as easy to colour as any other polymer because
it eliminates all the
compatibility and processing
issues historically associated
with adding colour to PVC.
After a decade Vynacol
remains the worlds leading
polymer specifc colouring
system for PVCu. This
patented technology delivers
limitless colouring opportunities. It provides brilliant, vibrant
colours, special effects, superior fnish and enhances physical
properties. With Vynacol there is no need to compromise on
colour, product performance or processing.
PVC products
coloured with Vynacol
masterbatches
incorporating
the latest heat
refecting infrared
pigment technology
exhibit product temperatures up to 40% lower than those
coloured with conventional pigments. Products coloured
with conventional pigments fade, especially darker shades.
Also, retained heat causes thermal expansion and physical
degradation which leads to buckling. Eventually products fail,
for example, because joints and seals on guttering shift out of
line and leakages occur.
Benefts
Easy to use, reliable
Offers cost advantages
Enables fexible production procedures
Improves processing, surface fnish, gloss and impact strength
Can be tailored to include functional additives such as
antistatic or UV protection
Meets International standards for food and toy products,
packaging, automotive, electrical appliances etc
Can include infrared heat defecting pigments
Produced in conventional pellet for mixing with precompounded
PVCu and in prill form to suit dryblend processes
Compatible with all volumetric and gravimetric dosing systems
Pre-compounded Vynacol carriers offer new business
opportunities by allowing masterbatch manufacturers to
produce their own Vynacol masterbatches
Can be used with coloured recycled polymers
Colour Tone Masterbatch Limited
Set up in July 1996 Colour Tone Masterbatch is an established
and highly successful business recognised as an innovative,
technically competent, company that focuses on delivering a
responsive, high quality service.
The companys masterbatch materials are suitable for use
in most plastics processes including injection and blow
moulding, profle and sheet extrusion as well as flm and fbres.
As such they add market presence and competitive edge
through unique, vibrant colours as well as physical properties
and processing benefts that contribute to the successful
performance of many products.
Colour Tones laboratory facilities and modern plant provide the
fexibility to develop new products, meet customer demands
for colour matching and sampling through to repeatable quality
manufacture.
Quality
Our processes and manufacturing procedures are tightly
controlled. We are registered to BS EN ISO 9001:2008 and
employ highly qualifed and experienced colourists who use
the latest Konica-Minolta computer colour matching systems
to analyse colours and fast track the development of trial
formulations.
Our manufacturing lines feature modern Leistritz twin screw
extruders, some with state-of-the-art barrel segmentation
options and custom designed Gala die face cutting equipment
that enables us to tailor pellet geometry to suit customers
end use requirements. We can produce micro pellet, prill and
granular product in various sizes and shapes.
Awards
Colour Tone Masterbatch has won several awards including
Welsh Innovative Company of the Year and Caerphilly Business
of the Year.
Colour Tone Masterbatch Limited, Pant Glas Farm Industrial Estate,
Newport Road, Bedwas CF83 8YE. UK.
Telephone: + 44 (0) 2920 888910. Fax: + 44 (0) 2920 868487
Email: info@colourtone-masterbatch.co.uk www.colourtone-masterbatch.co.uk